London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Chingford 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]
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Vaccination.
Since tihe 5th July, 1948, when the National Health Service
Act, 1946, came into force, the Vaccination Acts have been completely
repealed, vaccination being now an entirely voluntary
procedure.
No. of births registered in 1948 525
No. of vaccinations 106
Percentage of vaccinations to registered births 20.1
Medical Examinations.
During the year 34 examinations were carried out by the
Medical Officer of Health in respect of the Superannuation and
Sick Pay Scheme of the Chingford Corporation. In addition, 30
medical examinations were carried out in respect of Essex
County Council staff.
| Causes of Death | Males | Females | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis of respiratory system | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| Other forms of tuberculosis | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Syphilitic diseases | — | 1 | 1 |
| Cancer of buccal cavity and oesophagus (M) uterus (F) | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Cancer of stomach and duodenum | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Cancer of breast | — | 11 | 11 |
| Cancer of all other sites | 17 | 45 | |
| Diabetes | — | 1 | 1 |
| Intra-cranial vascular lesions | 11 | 25 | 36 |
| Heart diseases | 43 | 46 | 89 |
| Other diseases of circulatory system | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Bronchitis | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| Pneumonia | 11 | 5 | 16 |
| Other respiratory diseases | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Ulcer of stomach and duodenum | 4 | — | 4 |
| Other digestive diseases | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Nephritis | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| Premature birth | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Congenital malformation, birth | |||
| injury, infantile disease | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Suicide | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Foad traffic accidents | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Other violent causes | — | 4 | 4 |
| All other causes | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| Totals—all causes | 172 | 170 | 342 |
| Totals—year 1947 | 199 | 189 | 388 |